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Financial Aid Advisor
Job Title
Financial Aid Advisor
Job Description
The Financial Aid Officer will assist in the overall planning, development, and administration of a comprehensive financial aid program for undergraduate and graduate students. Awards, processes, and verifies financial aid funds as appropriate for all applicable financial aid programs.
Apply here -
http://jobs.fgcu.edu/postings/4578
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in financial aid, admissions, advising, or other enrollment services functions.
Experience with personal computers using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) software.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
Experience processing financial aid files in a State University System.
Experience with Banner Student Information System.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Skill in the use of personal computers with proficiency with Microsoft office software.
Ability to verify and assess student eligibility for financial aid.
Ability to research, analyze and solve student financial aid problems/issues.
Ability to make evaluative judgments.
Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
Ability to organizing, prioritize a variety of work assignments.
Ability to work independent of direct supervision.
Organizing and coordinating skills.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies concerning the revision of financial aid to students.
Knowledge of Department of Education rules and regulations.
Knowledge of community college and high school curriculum requirements.
Knowledge of financial aid policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
Knowledge of data management systems and processes.
Knowledge of the policies and eligibility requirements of a range of federal, state, and agency scholarship programs.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and over the telephone.
Salary Range
$17.24 hourly ($36,000 Annual)
Essential Job Duties
•Assists in the overall planning, development, and administration of a comprehensive financial aid program for undergraduate and graduate students.
•Awards, processes, and verifies funds as appropriate for all applicable financial aid programs.
•Completes student verification files in accordance to institutional and federal student aid guidelines.
•Navigates Banner, packages awards, and verifies funds. Processes applications and corrections through federal software.
•Creates and submits loans through Department of Education (DOE) software applications.
•Assists with the calculation and refunds of Title IV programs.
•Assists with the yearly review and processing of the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process as required by Federal regulations.
•Troubleshoots loans during origination and disbursement processes.
•Reviews and tracks application documents to determine eligibility for financial assistance from various state, federal, and institutional programs.
•Makes and disburses awards accordingly.
•Counsels students and parents as to availability of various forms of aid.
•Assists with conducting entrance and exit interviews with student borrowers, advising students as to their specific rights and responsibilities under the federal loan programs.
•Provides assistance to all student walk-ins at the front desk.
•Assists with responding to all e-mail inquiries received in the office general inbox and voicemail from students and parents.
•Interacts daily with the Office of Registration and Records, Bookstore, Admissions, and Cashier’s Office.
•Establishes and maintains internal business contact with other academic and administrative departments.
•Assists with all other Financial Aid programs.
Other Duties
•Serves as back up to all other financial aid areas and programs.
•Required to work the Financial Aid front desk as necessary.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Apply here -
http://jobs.fgcu.edu/postings/4578
Open Date
01/03/2018
Close Date
01/16/2018 |
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